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State OMCs have hiked commercial LPG rates hiked by ₹10 to ₹2,820 per 19-kg cylinder amid this festive season ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali; ATF prices are up by ₹1.37 per litre to ₹138.50/litre.

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Jio Platforms’ strong market debut has intensified comparisons with Bharti Airtel. Experts view Jio as a higher-growth bet on 5G and digital services, but warn its valuation is demanding. Airtel offers stronger earnings visibility, cash flows and capital discipline.

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Stock market outlook for next week: Immediate support for the Nifty 50 index is placed at 22,800–22,900, while 23,150–23,200 remains the crucial resistance zone, says Sumeet Bagadia

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WATCH | Delhi: Security deployed outside Ramlila Maidan ahead of the INDIA bloc's mega rally.

Petrol and diesel prices today, November 1: Petrol and diesel rates were unchanged in several cities while others saw increases or reductions.

Check rates in other major metropolitan cities 👇
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Several money-related changes will take effect from 1 November 2026, affecting pensioners, taxpayers, credit cardholders, and savings account customers.

Here are five key developments taxpayers and bank customers should know about and how they could affect their finances 👇🏻
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Republican candidate from California's 17th district, Ritesh Tandon in this exclusive interview with Abhishek Singh, Associate Editor, Livemint candidly speaks about his chances in the electoral battle against the Democrat candidate Ro Khanna.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9uaKxTn8A0

Delhi is preparing to enforce winter pollution restrictions from 1 November, affecting vehicle entry, construction, parking charges and office attendance. Here is a look at the measures, exemptions, and timelines, along with what motorists, commuters, and residents need to know

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WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone, inaugurates, and dedicates to the nation various development projects worth over Rs 400 crore in Ekta Nagar.

Stock market prediction: Sumeet Bagadia believes the immediate upside on Dalal Street is capped as the Nifty 50 index is yet to reclaim its 50-day EMA near 23,160

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-buy-sumeet-bagadias-top-3-stock-recommendations-sun-pharma-indigo-infosys-target-price-stoploss-11793428189400.html

Washington-headquartered Alaska Air Group announced it would eliminate roughly 200 non-contract positions as the company’s finances face a pinch amid soaring fuel prices and geopolitical challenges.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/usiran-war-alaska-air-group-to-cut-around-200-jobs-ceo-expects-annual-loss-of-700-million-amid-rising-fuel-costs-11793409701124.html

The Railway Board has recently asked all railway zones to enforce a rule introduced in 2014 requiring mobile phone and laptop charging sockets in train coaches to remain off from 11 pm to 5 am as a fire safety measure.

Here is a look at the rule 👇
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WATCH | Ekta Nagar, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity on his birth anniversary.

PFRDA has introduced the UPS Jeewan Setu - Digital Life Certificate facility to simplify annual life certificate submission for pensioners under the Unified Pension Scheme. Here’s how the new Aadhaar-based facility works, where pensioners can access it, and what deadline they need to keep in mind.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/pfrda-launches-ups-jeewan-setu-digital-life-certificate-facility-how-pensioners-can-submit-form-on-protean-egov-app-11793406230786.html

WATCH | Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her death anniversary.

PNB credit card charges will change from November 1, 2026, for Visa and RuPay users. Check revised ATM withdrawal fees, late payment charges, utility bill transaction fees, reward point redemption costs and other important changes affecting cardholders.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/pnb-credit-card-holders-alert-check-new-atm-withdrawal-late-payment-and-utility-bill-charges-from-november-1-11793411280197.html

#WATCH | GSLV-F18/NVS-03 Mission | GSLV-F18 rocket lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

The GSLV-F18 vehicle will place NVS-03 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. NVS-03 is the third satellite in next generation navigation satellite system envisaged for providing continuity of navigation services for IRNSS series. The satellite carries Indigenous Atomic clock, along with the procured Atomic clocks. It also includes L1 signal in addition to existing L5/S signals with Coverage over India land mass and a region extending 1500 km around Indian geopolitical boundary.

The government’s sustained policy efforts are yielding tangible results, strengthening the foundations for inclusive growth and greater economic opportunity, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, citing a World Bank report that showed a sharp reduction in India’s poverty levels between 2011 and 2023.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-extreme-poverty-rate-declines-2011-to-2023-world-bank-11793375500521.html

A man from Kerala reached the Kasaragod District Consumer Commission over receiving Re 1 less in his train ticket refund. According to a report by Indian Express, the legal dispute erupted from the cancellation of a train ticket. The complainant alleged that he received ₹1 less in his refund after cancelling his ticket.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/money/kerala-man-wins-legal-battle-against-irctc-over-re-1-refund-shortfall-gets-100x-compensation-from-consumer-commission-11793371523265.html